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The Paris Traveler

Archive for May 2008

May 31st, 2008

“T” Is For The Travel Channel

 
 Each month, our Travel Channel at b5media puts together posts that have a common theme based on what our editor, Mary Jo over at The Seattle Traveler and Fly Away Cafe comes up with.  I have been remiss in pointing this out to you readers and shame on me. So today I am going to link you to all […]

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May 30th, 2008

Fellow Travelers, I Need Your Help

 Several weeks ago, I was solicited by a PR firm, Terpin Communications to submit a blog entry based on my idea of what, “The Spirit of Exploration” meant to me.  The company that approached me had seen The Paris Traveler, liked it and wanted me to participate.  In the middle of graduations and parties I put something together, […]

By Kim -- 6 comments

May 29th, 2008

Bibliothèque Nationale

As crazy as this sounds, the Bibliothèque Nationale, or National Library, is worth a visit while in Paris.  Maybe not on your first visit while you are trying to get through the basics, but certainly your second or third time over you should try and get there. Don’t think just “library” as there are temporary and […]

By Kim -- 4 comments

May 27th, 2008

My Gold Standard

 I don’t know how many of you that read The Paris Traveler are bloggers or individuals that visit because you have a passion for Paris.  Both are great groups to be a part of–some of you might even be members of both like me!  I read other blogs every day, not because I blog, more […]

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May 26th, 2008

Terroir: What’s It All About?

 I found this picture on a wine blog that I visit and had to post it as this is a fabulous example of what the French refer to as “terroir” which is the hard to translate, somewhat nebulous term used to describe all the physical elements that come together in creating a wine.  Think of […]

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May 25th, 2008

Café Dimanche

Happy Sunday reading. 

 The Health Care System I Want Is in France  (abc.go.com)
 Starbucks appoints third managing director for France in four years(timesonline.co.uk)
 A Passion for (and Against) Sarkozy (nytimes.com) 
Letter from Paris (sun-sentinel.com)
Wine Pleasures:  Are They All in Your Head?  (nytimes.com)
Coffee and naps not helping your jet lag? Try starving instead (iht.com)

 
Photo Credit: flickr:  Stuck in Customs 

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May 23rd, 2008

My Idols: Patricia and Walter Wells

I found this video this morning and just had to share.  Patricia and Walter Wells I do believe are my idols as they have done what so many of us only dream of doing–closing shop here in the states and take the daring step of creating a life overseas.  These two have been most successful– […]

By Kim -- 1 comment

May 22nd, 2008

We Do The Best We Can

 The Paris Traveler finds herself in Las Vegas right now.  Due to some personal circumstances I will be here for the next week.  My posts may be sporadic as this is a mission of family problem solving.  I will do the best I can to say, “Hey” over the next few days. Thanks for understanding. 
Photo credit:  flickr: roadsidepictures 
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May 20th, 2008

“T”akin’ It To The Streets

 Manefestations, protests, strikes–they are all part of the French culture.  You disagree with a policy or want higher pay, as a collective group you take your cause to the streets, much the same way your ancestors did hundreds of years before you.  It is in your blood, it is your birth right, it is how […]

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May 19th, 2008

Good Eats: Le Pub St. Germain

 
A few steps from Métro Odeon, where you find yourself near a Starbucks, numerous movie theatres and crazy activity involving students from the Sorbonne, is a restaurant that is one of those where no matter what time of day it is, you can stop in and get a meal that is going to make everyone […]

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